Trial for fatal collision in Lethbridge adjourned, likely to December

White provided Dean with a letter explaining the reasons why he would not be able to partake in the trial this week, the specifics of which were not read out loud.

Justice Robert Hironaka said that, in his 49 years in the law profession, the last 30 of which have been as a judge, situations like this are very rare.

At the same time, he said that he understands the situation White is in and that he would want to ensure Skjodt faces a fair trial.

Skjodt, 54, faces one count of careless driving.

LPS reports that, on April 13, 2020, a collision occurred in which a vehicle travelling southbound on Aquitania Boulevard West made a right-hand turn into the westbound lanes of Whoop-Up Drive.

Two boys, who were crossing the street with their father, were struck by the vehicle.

A 10-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries that resulted in his death, while a nine-year-old boy suffered minor injuries.

Several family members were in attendance in court. Justice Hironaka apologized to them for the delay in trial proceedings.

Crown Prosecutor Sheena Campbell said the next time that five full trial dates would be available would likely be in December 2022. Trial dates are expected to be set on Tuesday, March 29.

by David Opinko

Trial for fatal collision in Lethbridge adjourned, likely to December

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